International Day of Peace 2023 marked worldwide

International Day of Peace 2023 marked worldwide

(VOVWORLD) - This year's International Day of Peace, September 21, is celebrated in many places around the world. Amid increasing conflicts, poverty, and the impacts of climate change, it is...
COVID-19 pandemic: The other side of the coin

COVID-19 pandemic: The other side of the coin

(VOVWORLD) - After three months of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic by quarantining suspected virus carriers, treating symptomatic patients, and encouraging everyone else to practice social distancing, Vietnam has so far effectively contained...
Silver in the life of Thai people

Silver in the life of Thai people

(VOVWORLD) - The Thai people living in Vietnam’s northwestern region highly treasure silver. They use and gift silver jewelry and products at important events such as weddings and religious ceremonies
How much should I tip?

How much should I tip?

(VOVWORLD) - How much should I tip? Is 15% a standard rate that applies across the board? Do residents of different countries view tipping differently? What about those coin jars placed near cash registers...
Dum singing of the Muong

Dum singing of the Muong

(VOVWORLD) - The Muong are the fourth-largest of Viet Nam’s 54 ethnic groups. The Muong people inhabit Vietnam’s northern mountains, mainly in Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa province, where...
Wednesday July 25, 2018

Wednesday July 25, 2018

(VOVWORLD) -We’re very glad when our listeners tell us that they have received VOV’s QSL cards and gifts. Every week, VOVWorld sends letters to listeners around the world. Most of...
South Korean President visits US

South Korean President visits US

(VOVWORLD) -South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Washington on Monday for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on strategies for Trump's upcoming high-stakes summit with North...
Dong Nai: selected FDI proves efficient

Dong Nai: selected FDI proves efficient

(VOVWORLD) - Dong Nai has begun attracting investment in a more selective way over recent years. In 2017 the province got more than 1.2 billion USD in FDI capital
Bitcoin: Opportunities and potential risks

Bitcoin: Opportunities and potential risks

(VOVWORLD) - Bitcoin fever has shown no sign of decreasing, with total capitalization reaching a record high of 300 billion USD on Monday. 8 years after its debut, Bitcoin faces opportunities...
Wednesday April 26, 2017

Wednesday April 26, 2017

(VOVworld) - Summer is coming around and it’s getting hotter in the northern part of Vietnam. The average temperature now ranges from 25 to 30DC. I enjoy this pleasant weather
Shaping fruits for New Year Celebration

Shaping fruits for New Year Celebration

(VOVworld) – In recent years, farmers in Chau Thanh district, Hau Giang province, have supplied pomelos in gourd shapes to the New Year market. Chau Thanh has been famous for forming...
Weddings among the Van Kieu

Weddings among the Van Kieu

(VOVworld) - Among the Van Kieu a wedding is an important event not only for the two families but for the whole village. After a period of dating, the boy and girl...
Giving lucky money during Tet - Li xi custom

Giving lucky money during Tet - Li xi custom

(VOVworld) - The Lunar New Year festival (Tet) is a typical cultural feature of most Asian countries, including Vietnam. This is Vietnam’s biggest holiday, associated with a range of traditions and customs...